Financial Information
Financial Information
All accounting is done off site by Tammy DePascal. No one at the studio has access to student accounts, and we are unable to make account inquiries at the studio. If you have a financial question for Tammy, she can be contacted via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on the accounting office phone : 410.571.5535.
Discounts
Students who register for three (3) or more classes will receive a 10% discount. Please know you will need to be registered for at least three (3) classes throughout the 2008-2009 dance year to receive the 10% discount.
Registration and Tuition Fees
A $35 nonrefundable processing fee per family is paid at registration. Tuition is based on a forty (40) week dance season and is billed accordingly each month. All payments are due the first of the month. Statements are not mailed unless there is a problem or delinquency with the account, in which case the statement will be available via email or US Post. Personal checks can be dropped off in the payment drop box located in the studio lobby, or can be automatically charged to your credit card monthly or charged to credit cards on an as needed basis. Please do not hand payments to the class teachers. If you are paying with cash, please hand deliver it to Jamie Rohanna, Robyn Harold, or Tammy DePascal personally and receive a receipt reflecting payment.
Do not put cash in the studio drop box.
Late Fees, Returned Checks
Accounts are given a seven day grace period after which time a $10 late fee is assessed. Returned checks will be assessed a $30 return check fee.
Missed or Cancelled Classes
There is no tuition reduction due to illness or missed classes. All closings due to inclement weather are made up in a comparable class or at a specific rescheduled time.
Adding or Dropping Classes
If a student adds or drops a class during the year, an add/drop form (located in the studio hanging file beneath the bulletin board) must be filled out to reflect the change, otherwise we assume the student is still enrolled and charges will reflect that class.
Costume Fees
Costumes for all dances will be measured, fitted and ordered by December and fees for the costumes will be added to your December bill. Costume fees include all accessories (tights, hair pieces, etc.) as well as shipping fees and tax. Once costumes are ordered, all fees are nonrefundable. Parents are asked to be available during regular class times when costumes arrive to assist with final fittings and/or special costume instructions.
Recital Fees
The recital fee is paid by all families who wish to participate in the recital. The fee is to pay the cost of renting the hall for both the recitals and rehearsals, and is divided evenly among all participating families. If a student chooses not to perform in the recital, the parents must notify Tammy DePascal in writing before December or the recital fee will automatically be added to the April statement. Each student participating in the recital will receive 8 tickets. These can be bought or sold using the sign up sheets located on the studio bulletin board prior to recital time.